Awards and Recognition
IUI DEIGNAN AWARD FOR
INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE
2008
Ann Gibbons Smith
Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance
For her intergenerational leadership in involving young people
(Youth Against Homelessness) in helping end homelessness in our community.
2007
Maureen Binienda and the Youth Policy Council of the
Education, Service and Government Academy at South
High Community School
For their outstanding service to the Worcester community.
2006
Timothy Hagopian
Math Professor
For his outstanding leadership with the Earned Income Tax Credit Program at Worcester State.
2005
Thea Aschkenase, '07 [bio]
Current elder student and Auschwitz survivor
For her commitment to ending childhood hunger and championing the universal breakfast program.
2004
Sharon Leahy Lind, ‘96
Director of the Women’s Health Initiative for the state of Maine
For her intergenerational vision and leadership.
IUI SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2007
Pat Baker [bio]
Senior Policy Advocate
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute
Food stamp advocate
For her outstanding leadership in making food stamps accessible throughout Massachusetts
AWARDS PRESENTED TO IUI
Irving Yarock Award, 2003
Presented by The Age Center of Worcester
Honoring exceptional community leadership in support of elders and their families. It was established in 1996 by the Age Center to honor the achievements of Irving J. Yarock, whose outstanding efforts as a volunteer for numerous organizations in Worcester, has made life better for hundreds of people of all ages.
Victory Against Hunger Award, 2005
Congressional Hunger Center, Washington, D.C.
Presented by Congressman James McGovern, Co-Chair of the Congressional Hunger Center. “Victory against Hunger Awards” were established by David Kantor, President of Victory Wholesale Grocers, to recognize outstanding organizations in the United States that work to end hunger at the local level.
Warm Friends Award, 2005
Dr. Maureen Power, Executive Director of the IUI
Presented by the Worcester Community Action Council
Recognizing 40 years of WCAC’s service to the community and honoring “Warm Friends in energy, education and community service."
WCAC Award of Appreciation, 2006
Dr. Maureen Power, Executive Director of the IUI
Fran Langille, Assistant to the Director
Presented by the Worcester Community Action Council
Recognizing IUI as convener of Central MA Food Reach, a collaborative of non-profits and state agencies working together to provide greater access to food stamps throughout Worcester County.
Worcester UniverCity Partnership Awards
William Meinhoffer Award for Teaching Excellence, 2007
Maureen Power, PhD., Executive Director of the IUI
Presented by the Colleges of the Worcester Consortium
For promoting service learning and civic engagement in the greater Worcester area.
GRANTS
2007-2008
Learn & Serve Grant – Worcester Public Schools
2007
MassFoundation for the Humanities – Food for Thought forums
2005-2006
Project Bread – Food Stamp Outreach